New York · Supreme Court (divorce) / Family Court (custody & support)
New York family court, without the confusion.
New York uses two separate court systems for family law: Supreme Court handles divorce, while Family Court handles custody, support, and orders of protection for unmarried parents.
We walk you through exactly what to fill out, in plain English, and produce the forms ready to sign and file.
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Divorce / Dissolution of Marriage
Start or respond to a divorce case. Covers petition, financial disclosure, and the complete filing packet.
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Child Custody / Parenting Time
Establish custody and parenting time when you were never married or as part of a divorce.
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Modify Custody or Parenting Time
Change an existing custody or parenting time order when circumstances have significantly changed.
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Child Support
Establish or modify a child support order.
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Establish Paternity
Legally establish parentage when the parents were not married.
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Protective Order
Get an emergency order to protect yourself or your children from domestic violence or harassment.
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Relocation (Moving with Children)
Request court approval to move with your children, or oppose a move.
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Enforce a Court Order
Bring the other party back to court when they are violating an existing order.
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Name Change
Change your name or your child's name through the court.
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Spousal Support / Alimony
Request or respond to a request for spousal support or alimony.
What New York requires — before you file
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2-year residency OR other grounds. New York has a 2-year residency requirement in most cases, reduced to 1 year if the marriage took place in New York or either party has lived there for 1 year.
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No mandatory waiting period. New York has no statutory waiting period for uncontested divorce.
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Statement of Net Worth required. Both parties must file a sworn Statement of Net Worth disclosing all financial information.
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Uncontested divorce packet. New York's uncontested divorce packet includes many forms — SharpeSystem walks you through the complete packet.
New York Supreme Court handles divorce. New York Family Court handles custody, visitation, and support for unmarried parents — a separate court system. The court uses 'custody' and 'visitation.'
All 15 New York Counties
New York divorce is filed in Supreme Court in the county where either party lives. Family Court petitions are filed in the county Family Court.
Kings (Brooklyn)
Queens
New York (Manhattan)
Suffolk
Bronx
Nassau
Westchester
Erie
Monroe
Richmond (Staten Island)
Onondaga
Albany
Dutchess
Orange
Rockland